Learning The Tropes: A Reading Podcast

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Prisoner Of My Desire by Johanna Lindsey, Episode 37 Aug 21, 2019

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(Trigger Warning: We discuss rape and assault in this episode.)

This week we travel all the way back to 1991 to read Prisoner Of My Desire by Johanna Lindsey. Does this book still hold up? Is it really an "Old School" Romance? What are Clayton and Erin's favorite euphemisms for man parts? Ya gotta listen to find out!

Also, find Clayton's swoon here.

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Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston, Episode 36 Aug 14, 2019

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This week we read the much buzzed about debut novel Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston. Does it live up to the hype? Why are we recording from Erin's couch? What's Clayton's plans for the podcast once Erin stops talking to him? All these questions answered!

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August Preview Episode + An Interview With Vanessa Zoltan (Hot And Bothered Podcast) Aug 07, 2019

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It's August and we have three SWELTERING books for you!

Plus, as a special treat, we chat with Vanessa Zoltan of the Hot and Bothered podcast. We talk about what drew her to Romance, how she got Romance novelist Julia Quinn onboard, and how much we all love Lisa Kleypas. It's fun!

To learn more about Vanessa's podcast: https://www.hotandbotheredrompod.com/

Our August Books:

Red, White and Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston

Prisoner of My Desire by Johanna Lindsey

Slow Heat by Leta Blake

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Slade by Laurann Dohner, Episode 35 Jul 31, 2019

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(Trigger Warning: We discuss assault and rape in this episode)

This week we read Slade, the second book in the New Species series. Why is professionalism so hard to find in this world? What's the attraction to the Secret Baby trope? And what exactly is Fork Proximity?

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Introducing The Moment Jul 30, 2019

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This is The Moment, a new podcast with true stories of love, commitment, and what it takes for us all to get to "happily ever after." From a magical tweet from Taylor Swift, to a couple who took eighteen years before they had their first date, these are real couples whose life is worthy of a romantic comedy. This is your official invitation. Subscribe to The Moment now at wondery.fm/tropes

Re-Release: Fury by Laurann Dohner, Episode 11 Jul 24, 2019

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Next week we're reading Slade, Book 2 of the New Species Series by Laurann Dohner. So in case you need to catch up, we're re-releasing the episode that ignited our obsession, Fury!

It's a fun one!

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True Pretenses by Rose Lerner, Episode 34 Jul 17, 2019

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This week we read True Pretenses by Rose Lerner and find out what words Erin thinks aren't swears, which one of us is a "flat" and why a gentleman should always carry a handkerchief.

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The Last Wolf by Maria Vale, Episode 33 Jul 10, 2019

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This week we read The Last Wolf by Maria Vale and talk about the difference between Shifters and Werewolves, how to get to Paris if your an animal and whether or not Erin can take Clayton "going there". It's fun!

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July Preview Episode Jul 03, 2019

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Listen to find out what we'll be reading in July!

The Last Wolf by Maria Vale

True Pretenses by Rose Lerner

Slade by Laurann Dohner